Fremont calendar for the issue of April 18

Posted:
04/17/2014 11:03:10 AM PDT

Updated:
04/17/2014 11:03:11 AM PDT

this weekend

Food 4 Fines

For National Library Week, the Alameda County Library is partnering with the Alameda Community Food Bank to bring Food 4 Fines to Alameda County Library card holders. From April 13-19, for each non-perishable food item brought to the library, $1 will be subtracted from overdue fines to a maximum of $20. The Alameda County Library system services a community of more than 500,000 customers. The Alameda County Community Food Bank serves more than 49,000 people each week, two thirds of whom are children and seniors. The Alameda County Community Food Bank serves one in six Alameda County residents. All Food 4 Fines donations go to the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

There is a high demand for non-perishable items like peanut butter, canned tuna and meat, beans, rice, low-sodium soups and stews and low-sugar cereal. Only non-perishable, unexpired, store-sealed items will be accepted. No glass containers. Libraries participating are:

Centerville Library, 3801 Nicolet Ave., (795-2629)

Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., (745-1400)

Irvington Library, 41825 Greenpark Drive, (795-2631)

Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark, (795-2627)

Niles Library, 150 I St., (795-2626).

Read-a-thon

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Join volunteer story readers from the Irvington High School Literacy Club for stories especially for children in preschool to fourth grade. It is a free program. No registration is necessary. It will take place in the Storytime Theatre at Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., on Saturday, April 19 from 1-4 p.m.

Easter hunt

The Bridges Community Church Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the church, 505 Driscoll Road. All activities are free. There will be a jump house, face painting, crafts, elementary egg hunt, preschool egg hunt, prizes and more. The goal is to have 24,000 Easter eggs this year. For more information, call 651-2030, extension 265.

Mobile blood drive

The American Red Cross will be holding a mobile blood drive on Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Alameda Masonic Lodge No. 167, 37419 Fremont Blvd. Call (800) RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment using the code "LODGE167."

'Beyond the Surface'

The Fremont Art Association is pleased to announce Grace Rankin, the association's second quarter artist's showcase, "Beyond the Surface," will be on display from Saturday, April 12 through Sunday, April 27 at Fremont Art Association gallery, 37659 Niles Blvd.

Don't miss this opportunity to see her collection of watercolor/collage paintings and watercolors on Yupo, a synthetic material that is smooth and water-repellant. The watercolors are carefully layered and allowed to dry to achieve the desired texture and design.

Fine art scholarships

The League of Volunteers will be awarding two $250 scholarships in fine arts and photography, a $500 music scholarship, and a $250 scholarship in community service to graduating high school students who are residents of Fremont, Newark or Union City. The deadline for applications for music, fine art and photography is April 28. Music applicants will be required to audition Saturday morning, May 4. For more information, call 793-5683.

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Summer program

For 25 years, Ohlone for Kids has been offering a blend of academic and special interest classes to enrich your child's (and teen's) summer, keeping them active, learning and enjoying their summer experience. The courses are designed for students entering grades fourth through 11th. Students enrolled in Ohlone for Kids gain new skills, develop confidence, and engage in hands-on learning activities, stimulating their interest and growth.

Classes are held at Mission San Jose and Newark Memorial high schools. Registration began April 1, and three sessions of classes run from June 23 to July 31. For more information, call 742-2304 or visit ohloneforkids.com.

Social media workshop

In this social media for small businesses course you will learn the importance of social networking as an integrated marketing tool for your business, at Fremont Main Library in the Fukaya Room, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. Monday, April 21 from 6-8 p.m. Learn how to establish a true dialogue with your customer base. This course will help you decide the best social networking tools to use in a business context and how to leverage existing social networks to market your business.

This seminar is free. Advance reservations are required. Register online at acsbdc.org/node/19260. Refreshments will be served.

Find it fast

This free, one hour workshop is scheduled during spring break for children in fourth to sixth grades only at Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. on Tuesday, April 22, at 3 p.m. This is a hands-on workshop using laptop computers. Learn about all the helpful homework sites that can be found through the library's website. Registration began April 15. For more information, call 745-1421.

Classic investing

Gary M. O' Neill, vice president and managing director of New York Life Investment Management, will be discussing strategies to nurture finances and plant the seeds for a secure retirement in the Fukaya Room of Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. on Tuesday, April 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. No registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the American Library Association, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and the Alameda County Library.

Business strategy

Joan Silva, a makeover business strategist, will discuss "How to Make Money From Your Writing" on Saturday, April 26, at a meeting of Fremont Area Writers.

A blogger and journal writer, she is the author of "Seven Major Money Blind Spots." More information is available at her website, yourmoneydream.com.

The writers group meetings are open to the public and are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. in Room 120 at DeVry University, 6600 Dumbarton Circle, in Fremont.

Free science programs are presented by local high students, members of Science For Youth at Irvington and Mission San Jose high schools. Especially for school-age children, they will be held April 26, May 24 and June 7 at Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. For times and more information, call 745-1421.

Springtime Boutique

The Ladies' Social Committee of Fremont Elks Lodge 2121 will present the first Springtime Boutique on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 38991 Farwell Drive. Lots of vendors will be on site, in addition to a snack bar for quick lunch, homemade baked goods on sale, and the purple pig table with useful items that need to find a new home.

Yard sale

A yard sale will be held at the Friends of Children with Special Needs School, 2300 Peralta Blvd. on April 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The proceeds of the sale will go to fund the education of special needs young adults. For more information, call Marie Cate at 364-3333.

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A kinder divorce

On Tuesday, April 29, Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., will host an educational presentation for people facing divorce or separation in the Fukaya B meeting room from 6:30-8 p.m. Kimberly Parker-Wesley, and Sara Bisikirski, co-mediators at California Family Mediation Services, will discuss the pros and cons of different divorce processes; options for adjusting court orders; legal, financial and emotional issues surrounding divorce; and community resources available to assist in the divorce process. The workshop is free and requires no prior registration.

The library will provide an ASL interpreter for any event with at least seven working days' notice. Call 745-1401 for more information.

Fiber Arts and Flower Show

The third annual Fiber Arts and Flower Show will be held at Fremont Art Association from April 30 through May 24. The show is in conjunction with the Wildflower, Art, Garden Tour & Quilt Show organized by the Niles Main Street Association to celebrate spring. Visit the gallery during this time for quilts, knits and other forms of fiber arts by local artists.

The association is also calling all artists to participate in the show. Members and non-members with a signed waiver are welcome to submit their artwork to the show. There is an admission fee of $5 for members and $10 for non-members for submitting their artwork. The work will be received on Sunday, April 27 from 2-5 p.m. and on Monday, April 28 from 12-3 p.m. Sign-up forms are available at the Fremont gallery or contact Melba Vincent at melbav@comcast.net for forms to be e-mailed to you.

Plant sale

The Fremont Senior Center's garden club will be hosting a plant sale on Friday, May 2 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lots of plants will be available, plus a raffle for a basket and plant gifts. The center is located at 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway. Tickets are $2 for one or $5 for two.

Meet the authors

American Association of University Women's Fremont branch invites you to meet three local woman authors whose novels will intrigue, delight and mystify you Monday, May 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Fukaya Room B at Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd.

Jana McBurney-Lin will talk about her book "Blossoms and Bayonets," a story of love, faith and courage during Japanese occupation. Marjorie Johnson will discuss "Jaguar Princess," an intriguing tale of ancient Mayan discoveries. For a great spine-tickling murder mystery steel yourself to learn about "Murder Casts a Spell" by Nancy Curteman.

Investment strategies

Investing brings its own challenges in any market, depending on market conditions. However, current market strategies and the structuring of a diverse portfolio with the right asset allocations can minimize these challenges.

On Tuesday, May 6, Toby Cooper, vice president and financial adviser and Gary Bladen, CSNA and financial adviser of Merrill Lynch, will give a real life demonstration on different investment types and how they can influence your portfolio in the Fukaya Room at Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., from 7-8:30 p.m.

This event is sponsored by the Fremont Main Library and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.

School for Blind concert

The California School for the Blind will present its annual spring concert on Wednesday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Music Director Wayne Siligo. The theme for this year's concert is "Put Me In, Coach, I'm Ready To Play!" based on the John Fogerty baseball classic.

The concert is dedicated to Dr. Stuart Wittenstein, California School for the Blind superintendent, who will be retiring this summer after 18 seasons. It will feature a variety of musical styles performed by the two choral groups, three instrumental ensembles, and three solo performers. The Glee Club will be performing an original piece by Siligo, entitled "Scottish Dream."

Both performances are free of charge and open to the public. The school is located at 500 Walnut Ave. For more information, call 794-3815, extension 253.